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Conference oass::babynames

Title:	A list of All the BABYNAMES (shadow copy)
Notice:	BABYNAMES is now on-line and writable! Enjoy...
Moderator:	OASS::BURDEN_D

Created:	Tue Feb 13 1996
Last Modified:	Fri May 30 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	996
Total number of notes:	7139

909.0. "Baby Herrera...HELP!" by SWAM1::HERRERA_LI () Tue Sep 28 1993 14:52

    We need help!!!  We are expecting our second child in February, and we
    cannot agree on names.  Our list of "names NOT to use" is long....very
    long.  Our list of possibilities is practically non-existent!!
    
    Here are the facts:  Our last name is Herrera.  My husband is from 
    Central America and our son, Alexander Sebastian Herrera, is the 
    first generation Herrera to be born in the U.S.  We chose Alexander
    because we both loved it and it felt right; Sebastian is my husband's
    grandfather's name, so it has lots of special meaning to us.  We never
    did agree on a girl's name--luckily, Alex was Alex!
    
    So, here we are waiting for #2.  We don't know if it's a boy or a girl,
    although I wish we did!!  My husband LOVES the name "Michelle", and 
    would also use "Rachel".  I always wanted a girl's name that was a bit
    more uncommon, exotic, unusual, but I keep getting vetoed.  The only
    boy's name he likes is Derek, but I think it sounds TERRIBLE with 
    Herrera.
    
    I have four baby name books and we still can't agree!  We would like
    to use my husband's grandmother's name, Trinidad, as a middle name
    for a girl.  If we could come up with a slight variation, I'd consider
    it for a first name (since I like the unusual).  Trinity is a direct
    translation, but I think it's _too_ frilly for me.  (I don't like the
    "E" names...Tiffany, Tammy, Cindy, etc.)
    
    Any suggestions for baby boy or girl Herrera??  We both agree NOT to
    name the baby after ourselves, so our names are out, too.  (Linette
    Marie and Cesar Romeo).  My husband doesn't want a Latin first name, 
    but he is really partial to French names.  Me?  Well, I want us both
    to be happy with the name!!!  Am I asking too much???
    
    Thanks,
    
    Linette ;)

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909.1		KYOS02::CHANG		`Tue Sep 28 1993 16:09`	24
	Hi, I love the name Alexander Sebastian. For a complimenting boy's name: Stephen Derek Herrera Benjamin Derek Herrera For a girl's name, I love Trinidad. If names with an "E" sound are not what you like, what about an "A" sound. The first one that came to my mind was Trina, but Trinidad in full would make a great middle name: Jolene Trinidad Marcelle Trinidad Paige Trinidad Rene Trinidad Trina Michelle Trina Rachel Good luck. Chris
909.2	a couple girl suggestions	VAXWRK::STHILAIRE	Food, Shelter & Diamonds	`Wed Sep 29 1993 14:32`	15
	Whatever you do, if the baby is a girl, don't name her Carolina! Carolina Herrera is the name of a brand of perfume. Have you heard of it? Actually, I love the scent - very sweet, but different. :-) I think Michelle Herrera sounds better than Rachel Herrera (that sounds a bit harsh to me). I think maybe a one short - one syllable name - would sound good with your last name. I sort've like: Faith Herrera Although I think Amy would be cute, too. Amy Herrera Lorna
909.3	More ideas...	AMCUCS::MEHRING		`Wed Sep 29 1993 15:10`	36
	Linette, I also like Michelle Trinidad Herrera (Rachel is ok) and don't really like the sound of Derek Herrera, but do like the name Derek, so.... How about Rachelle for a compromise? If your husband likes french sounding names, how about any of the following (these boys' names might be good middle name options too): Joelle Bradley Nicole Nicholas Adrienne Martin Robin Christian/Christopher Aimee Gabriel Angeline Justin Liana Jonathan Marlene Max Celena Timothy Jacqueline Wayne Roxanne Justine Noelle Bianca Celena Natalie Sylvia Crystal Jocelyn I think my favorites with Alexander are Roxanne, Jocelyn, or Jacqueline and Nicholas Bradley or Gabriel Christopher (boy that's a lot of syllables, though!) ;-) Good luck finding that right match, -Cori
909.4	Keep Them Coming!!!	SWAM1::HERRERA_LI		`Wed Sep 29 1993 16:45`	16
	re: .2 Yes, I love Carolina Herrera.....had to buy it the first time I saw it several years ago!! It's still one of my favorites. re: everyone Thanks for the suggestions. My favorite so far is Celena... FYI, some of my previously-veto'd names are Grayce, Lucy, and Faith. I'll give Celena a try tonight. Celena Michelle???? Does anyone know what Celena means??? ;) Linette
909.5	Celena="Daughter of Atlas"	AMCUCS::MEHRING		`Wed Sep 29 1993 17:09`	10
	I know, that's not too helpful... this is from a mini name book put out by MeadJohnson, so it's not very comprehensive... By the way, Salena is listed as "Salty" with Latin derivation and Sabrina is "From the border", also of Latin derivation, and Celia is "Radiant" while Sidra is "Starlike" (both Latin again). Just thought I'd include those while I was looking this up - good luck! -Cori
909.6	Grand, like your son's name	GLITTR::WARREN		`Thu Sep 30 1993 14:04`	2
	Jacqueline Trinidad Herrera
909.7	Selene	KAOFS::M_BARNEY	Dance with a Moonlit Knight	`Thu Sep 30 1993 15:12`	6
	Selene/Selena = goddess of the Moon (?) (I think) Monica
909.8	Another suggestion....!	YUPPY::HARVIEKD		`Sun Nov 21 1993 06:46`	5
	How about Michela (pronounced mik-a-la) if you like Michelle? Good luck! Dave
909.9	JOSHUA DERICK	SWAM1::HERRERA_LI		`Wed Apr 27 1994 14:51`	13
	Well, just to let you know how the saga ended..... JOSHUA DERICK HERRERA was born Feb. 16, 1994, 8 lbs. 9 oz., healthy and wonderful. We decided on the day we found out he was a "he", 3 weeks before his birth. FYI, the girls name we finally decided on was CELESTE MICHELLE. A beautiful name, indeed. But no more babies for us, so feel free to use it!!! Linette, the proud mama of two GORGEOUS boys! ;-)
909.10		KYOSS1::CHANG		`Thu Apr 28 1994 09:07`	7
	Hi Linette, Welcome to Joshua Derick - a fine name. Congratulations to you and the whole family. Chris